Referees to 2 September 2012

There are no Tests this week but the Pro 12 competition for Celtic nations starts, competitions steam ahead in England, Scotland, France, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

There are no Tests this week but the Pro 12 competition for Celtic nations starts, competitions steam ahead in England, Scotland, France, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

And Jonathan Kaplan, in his 29th year of refereeing, refereed his 1 000th match on Saturday. The match was in Potchefstroom and he was much honoured. The two teams for a guard of honour as he ran out onto the field.